$200,000+ in New Funding Available
Applications now available for studies addressing clinical gaps in healing, repair, or diagnostics through devices, biologics, or technology plus resident research projects and support for NIH K award recipients
03-19-2025 | Updated: 3-25-2025
OREF is pleased to announce more than $200,000 in new funding. Applications are now available for resident projects, research that addresses clinical gaps and support for NIH K Award recipients. View RFAs on ProposalCentral for complete eligibility requirements and instructions. Please note, ProposalCentral requires you to log in to see available opportunities.
Resident Opportunities—Require Letters of Intent
Letters of Intent (LOIs) must be completed for the following grants. All properly submitted LOIs will be reviewed by the Research Committee. If your LOI is selected to advance, you will be invited to complete a full proposal. LOIs are due April 17, 2025.
Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant (4 available) provides $20,000 in funding to prepare residents for a career with research as a major component.
Resident Research Project Grant (7 available) provides $5,000 in funding to residents who are interested in research.
Apply on ProposalCentral.
Additional Opportunities
Applications due June 17, 2025.
OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant provides $100,000 for investigator-initiated proposals focused on addressing clinical gaps in healing, repair or diagnostics through devices, biologics or technology.
Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant provides $20,000 for the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated success as both a clinician and a researcher. Allows investigators to spend dedicated time in research for a period of up to five years to develop a long and productive career in academic surgery.
